by Hans van Putten | Oct 11, 2018 | Startups
Much has been written about the Supreme Court these past few weeks. The extensive and, often, heated public discourse made me think back on my own, more youthful past. One particularly disagreeable event came immediately to mind. It took place in a somewhat dreary,...
by Hans van Putten | Jul 31, 2018 | Startups
The problem with the World Wide Web is the “world” part. This week, over my protests, one of my startup, ecommerce clients, a health and beauty product purveyor, is attempting to accommodate a large order from an unknown customer in Indonesia. It will not end well....
by Hans van Putten | Jul 25, 2018 | Startups
I’ve never read the original writings of Heraclitus, nor do I plan on doing so. Nonetheless, I agree with his 2,500 year old statement that change is the only constant in life. Had the venerable, Greek philosopher been around today, he might add that change is...
by Hans van Putten | Jun 25, 2018 | Startups
The bad news? The 2018 cherry harvest here in Massachusetts is nearing its conclusion. The good news? If you work for a startup it’s always cherry picking time! I refer to Confirmation Bias, the tendency to look for, favor, interpret, and utilize information in a...
by Hans van Putten | May 17, 2018 | Peter Dragone Blog, Startups
Occasionally, I am asked if there is an indicator of startup success, something that can be spotted early in a company’s existence. My answer is simple: “Had I such a gauge of future corporate success I would be a very rich man.” That remark satisfies most...
by Hans van Putten | Feb 13, 2018 | Startups
Part time Astronaut wanted; no experience necessary. Ridiculous. No one would entrust a complex, multi-million dollar program to a novice on an hourly schedule. So, why do so many part time entrepreneurs (PTEs) approach investors with a similar pitch? PTEs are...
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